AVID Mission Statement

AVID's mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a
global society

October 14, 2010

Newpaper article


An article about our AVID class was featured in the October 14th edition of the Sun Newspaper. It focused on the lesson being covered by the 8th graders; 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens: proactive vs. reactive and how it relates to the Chilean Miner rescue.

October 13, 2010

Habit 1 - Proactive




  1. In your own words define the term proactive.
  2. In your own words define the term reactive.
  3. After watching the video clip, list all the instances the rescue team displayed productiveness in the rescue mission of the Chilean miners.
  4. Imagine what the results may have been if the rescue team was reactive in their mission. Use specific details from the news story.

Poll

Twenty-two people responded to our weekly poll: How much time do you spend on Homework each night ?

4% - less than an hour
40% - 1-2 hours
36% - 3-4 hours
4% - More than 4 hours

October 12, 2010

Events

Bloomington High School

University California Riverside
October 30th

October 11, 2010

PE - Oct. 11

Altercation
Argument
Character
Conflict
Unity

October 7, 2010

UCLA

October 2, 2010
8th grade AVID
I'm going to college - UCLA football

A total of 70 students and chaperons participated in our annual 8th grade UCLA -I'm going to College field trip.

I would like to thank Ms. Aguirre, Mr. Aldrete, Mr. Buell, and Mr. Hooks for chaperoning the event with Mr. Lucero and Myself.

Even with the high temperatures, it was very crowded.

WSU -Cougars

October 5, 2010

Essential 55

The Essential 55
By Ron Clark

Rule 1
When responding to any adult, you must answer by saying
“Yes ma’am” or “No sir.” Just nodding your head or saying
any other form of yes or no is not acceptable.
Rule 2
Make eye contact. When someone is speaking, keep your
eyes on him or her at all times. If someone makes a
comment, turn and face that person.

Rule 3
If someone in the class wins a game or does something well,
we will congratulate that person. Claps should be at least
three seconds in length with the full part of both hands
meeting in a manner that will give the appropriate clap
volume.
Rule 4
During discussions, respect other students’ comments,
opinions, and ideas. When possible, make statements like, “I
agree with John, and I also feel that…” or “I disagree with
Sarah. She made a good point I feel that…” or “I think Victor
made an excellent observation, and it made me realize…”
Rule 5
If you win or do well at something, do not brag. If you lose, do
not show anger. Instead, say something like, “I really enjoyed
the competition, and I look forward to playing you again,” or
“good game,” or don’t say anything at all. To show anger or
sarcasm, such as “I wasn’t playing hard anyway” or “You
really aren’t that good,” shows weakness.
Rule 6
If you are asked a question in conversation, you should ask a
question in return.

Me: “Did you have a nice weekend?”
You: “Yes, I had a great time. My family and I went shopping.
What about you? Did you have a nice weekend?”

It is only polite to show others that you are just as interested in
them as they are in you.

October 1, 2010

Rose Bowl Info- UCLA Football Game


Meet at the basketball courts in the morning
The bus will leave at 8:00 am
We will return to BMS at 6:00 pm

Meet at the basketball court (PE) parking lot at BMS


Bring money for stadium food (optional)
Bring a sack lunch and snacks
Bring at least one water bottle.



Rose Bowl Stadium Rules and Prohibited List:
The following items will not be allowed into the stadium:any backpacks, handbags, etc., larger than 14”x14”, banners, signs, cans, glass bottles, thermoses, coolers, alcoholic beverages, large still cameras, video cameras, noisemakers of any kind, umbrellas, beach balls, soccer balls, footballs, frisbees, narcotics, firearms, explosives or any other weapons. The stadium has the authority to prohibit any other items deemed to be a security risk. Patrons will be required to return such items to their vehicles or to check them.

Permitted items (you are allowed to bring): Small still cameras*, sack lunches, binoculars, small radio, medical prescriptions, flags no larger than 2'x3'. Sealed plastic bottles (2 qt. size or less) and empty cups or sports bottles are permitted in the Rose Bowl. All other containers including cans, glass bottles, thermoses and coolers are not permitted.


All patrons are subject to search by Contemporary Services at all gates.
There will be a check-in of items at the Service Booth - gate security can direct you to check-in. Lost and found will be located in the Police Headquarters trailer on the east side of the stadium, next to Gate B.

* Small disposable cameras and small digital cameras are allowed. No SLRs, no attachments, no tripods.